Carmella's an Italian Bistro

Nearly a $400 dinner for 6 adults, 2 teens, and 2 toddlers. Two Rigatoni dinners were not cooked enough with crunchy shells and a $50+ special steak ordered medium arrived nearly raw, luke warm and Luke warm sides. Sent steak back and it had been refired but the sides were remade. Waitress was awesome. Salads were excellent. Frances was good. Because of the most expensive entree was cooked incorrectly and it was apparent it sat while the other entrees were cooking and the Rigatoni was between crunchy and under cooked, we gave this over priced eatery a 3 for food, 4 for taste and 5 for service. Low score wins because of the refired steak.

The food was really really good... I would probably classify this as more high end Italian than I would honestly classic Italian. But the flavors were outstanding and we both loved our entrees and our desserts. They had a good wine selection as well. And the service was amazing... very attentive and friendly without being too pushy or interrupting too often. The hardest part was trying to pick which dish to have. We will definitely need to go back and try out some more options. Good job Carmella's.

Exceeded my expectations. Passing through Appleton and wanted some Italian but not your Olive Garden fair something nicer. Saw Carmella's here on google with high reviews. Arrived with my mother who has some mobility challenges. I left the car with flashers on in fronts and walked her in to be greeted by the hostess who asked if I wanted to sit outside on their back patio or inside. When I said outside they suggested I drive around back to make things easier which was very thoughtful. The menu was a bit more expensive than I would have expected in the Appleton area. Though everything looks well thought out on the menu. We ordered two glasses of wine which were normal sized pores. Water pitcher on the table is convienient. I then had the arugula salad and the bread service. The salad will you split and they brought it out split in very large portions. Was delicious with the goat cheese dates and just the right amount of balsamuc. Bread was also excellent with vinegar and oil. I would have appreciated a little bit of salt on the side. For mains we had the salmon and the pesto ravioli. Both were spectacular. I don't know how they did the salmon. It was very flavorful and crunchy on the outside braised in some fashion. Wait staff was very attentive. Cierra was fun, hard working. Was nice to see them working as a team to clear plates and such. I found it interesting that they were playing 70s popular music not the cliche Italian. Was refreshing and fun. For dessert we had the tiramisu. Was encouraged to see it come out in a serving glass not on a plate. Though it could have used a little more espresso and amaretto.
Please be advised they do charge 4% for a credit card, so bring some cash. Don't be afraid to go here because they are in a strip mall. It was excellent.

Beautiful dinner at Carmella’s. Excellent service and timed out perfectly. We started with a bread service, Manila clams in a garlic white wine sauce and a lovely beef carpaccio with arugula salad. 10/10. We then split chicken Francese and a housemade ravioli with shrimp. Rounded everything out with some great red wine. Highly recommend!

If you haven't stopped in here, you're missing out! I'm visiting from out of state, and I wish that I could take this restaurant home with me! Kudos to the chef and staff! Amazing!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

From the Northeast corner of Iowa and first time visit, we were so impressed with the level of service and quality of food. Great selection of wine and stellar attention from Brittany and Simon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved this Italian restaurant!! We came from out of town, looked up reviews and had an excellent experience! From the food, drinks, wine list selections, waiters and waitresses (Brittany) as well as the host (Simon), we were all very satisfied with our dining experience! Would highly recommend! :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome food and service .... definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service, food, and overall experience was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice place to sate. Exquisite cuisine and an attentive to detail friendly staff. A great atmosphere in witch to dine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Seared Sea Scallops

I had the stacked caprese which was phenomenal. It didn’t have basil, but it still had such fresh and delicious flavors. I also had the pappardelle which had wonderful flavors and was the perfect sized plate. So happy to have tried this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caprese Salad

Beautiful Italian restaurant, great service from the staff, great food, a bit pricey but very delicious food, it’s our anniversary place!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Scarpariello

I'm not a garlic lover, I asked them not to add any they did not! Fantastic!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

?I stopped in today around lunchtime and ordered papadeli -Not sure if I spelled that right, but it was absolutely nectar of the gods.

? I ordered it with gluten-free noodles since IM gluten sensitive. I must say the whole dish was absolutely over the top sensational.

Black out good as Anthony Bourdain used to say!! Ekkk - ahhh!?

Thank you Conner - Always 100% professional always 100% delicious ….great food great people great experience. I would highly recommend Carmellas.

Can’t wait to return …. I feel so lucky to have Carmela‘s in Appleton. This place is six stars baby. See you all pronto!!! ?Ciao! ?‍?

Atmosphere: 5

Everything I have ordered here has been absolutely delicious. Save room for dessert!

Wheelchair accessibility: Entry, seating and bathrooms are all accessible

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Caprese Salad, Carmella's Chocolate Cake, Saltimbocca